WP Free SSL
by prasadkirpekar · Uncategorized
Also makes 6 other plugins · 81.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
One click free SSL certificate and Force HTTPS
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Health
B 72/100
Stale
Active installs
1K+
≈1.5K estimated
Momentum
+4%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “free”, “https” and “ssl” for “free ssl”, “free ssl certificate” and “force ssl”. “free” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “free ssl” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “https” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “free ssl certificate” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “ssl” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “force ssl” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
72 health vs 58 average across 25,738 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.1%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 46.7K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,771 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Update recency
Updated 462 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 23 reviews, smoothed to 4.29★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Last updated 462 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
32
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
9%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| free ssl | #6 | #18 | 0 |
| free ssl certificate | #6 | #12 | 0 |
| ssl certificate your tag | #14 | #15 | down 2 |
| secured your tag | #15 | #11 | down 6 |
| ssl your tag | #17 | #24 | down 2 |
| force ssl | #24 | #23 | down 1 |
| secured wordpress | #13 | #18 | 0 |
| simple ssl | #23 | #20 | down 2 |
| free your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| https your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
11 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 8 listed. 3 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “free”, “https” and “ssl” for “free ssl”, “free ssl certificate” and “force ssl”. “free” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “free ssl” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “https” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “free ssl certificate” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “ssl” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “force ssl” sits at #24 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “secured”. Down 6 places since 2026-10-06, now #15. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- One page off on “ssl certificate”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.1K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
1.3y ago
latest release · v1.2.8 · 27 Jul 2025
1
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 15 months ago; the previous band took 2.8 years to cross, which places it about 55% of the way through.
Install history since 29 Sep 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Elizabeth Richardson3.8y ago
I am so thankful for this plugin. I have a series of personal websites that I intend to keep and have paid for SSL certificates for several of them so they appear more professional. During the development of another site I found this plugin and activated it, followed the instructions and got 3 months SSL free. I wanted to see what would happen after the 3 months before I added my review … the updating of the certificate was the same as the installation … a few simple clicks and the dates were advanced for another 3 months. I am happy to update the SSL manually as it gives me an opportunity just to check on each website.There really should be easier instructions for people to use SSL on all websites freely … but the instructions for this plugin are great. It would be great if everyone knew that updating was just as easy to do.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ meekmoney3.9y ago
The creators/coders of this plugin have outdone themselves. They’ve made a TRUELY FREE all-in-one SSL plugin. At the time of this review…NameCheap is my host. This plugin did not require, request, or force me to go outside of the plugin in order to have a successful SSL. It literally did all of the steps for me within its WP Plugin Dashboard in the CMS of my WP site…WOOOWWWW!!! It gave clear steps, and pop-up notes to let me know what to do. If your site is installed correctly on your host then I’m 98% sure you won’t have a problem NOR need to go outside of the plugin like some other plugins need you to do in order for them to work to satisfaction. THANK YOU SO MUCH Prasad Kirpekar for a thoroughly made plugin that is headache free!!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Guillermo4.3y ago
Anda perfecto no tenés que hacer nada, solo lo instalás, genera el certificado, luego vas a tu CPanel en certificados SSL y copias el texto contenido en el certificado y listo. Anda mejor que otros que tenés que descargar y subir algún archivo. install it, generate the certificate, then go to your CPanel in SSL certificates and copy the text contained in the certificate and that’s it. It works better than others that you have to download and upload a file. Thank you, gracias!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Joolsd4.4y ago
As much as I am a big fan of Namecheap they are trying to get me to pay for a new SSL cert when I know it’s pretty easy to get a free one. I had a look at my options then came across this plugin and it was so easy. Yes it is free and there’s no hidden cost. Just great thanks very much.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ quocbao944.4y ago
Great …!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Hasan Shahrear4.4y ago
It’s a nice plugin man. Woking on my site.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Adnan Hassan4.5y ago
Its an awesome plugin for FREE SSL Certificates, I just install it and it do its work 100%. Its a too much useful plugin Recommended Highly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ manuelva4.7y ago
Tried tons of similair plugins but none of them did the job. The main reason is that at my provider I have to upload the certificate and the private key manually. Not one plugin does this right. With this plugin I also don’t have to deliver a CRS because it generates a correct one itself.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.2.8). Sites still on an older version should update.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.2
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
3 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ! Has a FAQ Only 1 question in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 1 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 4 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,024 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-07-25 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1025 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 1K+ → 2K+ up after 260 days in tier
- 2022-01-17 80+ → 1K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect 80K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Encryption: Easy HTTPS / SSL & Free SSL certificate, HTTPS redirect 50K+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags A -
SSL Atlas – Free SSL Certificate & HTTPS Redirect for WordPress 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags - W WP HTTPS Redirect — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags
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SSL Insecure Content Fixer 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) 100K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
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